4. You should learn something from each incorrect response

4. You should learn something from each incorrect response

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How to write a good Diagnostic Question

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Introduction to the course

Introduction to the course

What is a Diagnostic Question?

1. What is a Diagnostic Question?

The Diagnostic Questions with some challenges!

2. Where does the data come from?

3. The results!

4. Summary

What makes a good Diagnostic Question?

1. They should be clear and unambiguous

2. They should test a single concept

3. Students should be able to answer in less than 20 seconds

4. You should learn something from each incorrect response

5. Students should not get a question correct whilst still holding a misconception

6. Summary of the Golden Rules

The golden rules

Writing questions together

Teachers writing questions together

A format for writing questions together

Useful links

Podcast: Multiple Choice Questions on trial with AQA's Zeek Sweiry

Research: Diagnostic Questions: Is There Value in Just One?

Blog posts: Hinge Questions Hub (History)

Blog: How effective learning hinges on good questioning (English)

Blog: Hinge Questions. A Clarification (Science)

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